Quick Start
A good place to start with Aretha Franklin is…
Spirit in the Dark
1970
Career Arc
Aretha Franklin's discography from 1956 to 2017
Full discography
Aretha Franklin's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
A Brand New Me (Aretha Franklin album)
2017
Amazing Grace
2016
Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics
2014
A Woman Falling Out of Love
2011
A Deeper Love: The Best of Aretha Franklin
2009
This Christmas Aretha
2008
Jewels in the Crown: All-Star Duets with the Queen
2007
Rare & Unreleased Recordings from the Golden Reign of the Queen of Soul
2007
So Damn Happy
2003
The Queen in Waiting: The Columbia Years
2002
Respect – The Very Best of Aretha Franklin
2002
Aretha's Best
2001
A Rose Is Still a Rose
1998
The Delta Meets Detroit: Aretha's Blues
1998
Love Songs
1996
Aretha Sings Standards
1996
Greatest Hits: 1980-1995
1995
Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings
1992
What You See Is What You Sweat
1991
Through the Storm
1989
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
1987
Platoon
1987
Aretha
1986
Soul Survivors
1986
Who's Zoomin' Who?
1985
First Lady of Soul
1985
Never Grow Old
1984
Get It Right
1983
Jump to It
1982
Love All the Hurt Away
1981
Aretha Sings the Blues
1980
Aretha
1980
La Diva
1979
Almighty Fire
1978
Sweet Passion
1977
Sparkle
1976
You
1975
Let Me in Your Life
1974
With Everything I Feel in Me
1974
Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky)
1973
Young, Gifted and Black
1972
Aretha's Greatest Hits
1971
Aretha Live at Fillmore West
1971
Spirit in the Dark
1970
This Girl's in Love with You
1970
The Best of Aretha Franklin
Greatest Hits: 1980–1994
The Atlantic Singles Collection 1967–1970
Aretha Franklin - Greatest Hits
30 Greatest Hits
The Very Best of Aretha Franklin, Vol. 1
Soft and Beautiful
1969
Soul '69
1969
Aretha's Gold
1969
Aretha in Paris
1968
Aretha Now
1968
Lady Soul
1968
Take a Look
1967
Aretha Arrives
1967
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
1967
Take It Like You Give It
1967
Sweet Bitter Love
1967
Soul Sister
1966
Yeah!: Aretha Franklin in Person
1965
Songs of Faith
1965
Once in a Lifetime
1965
Runnin' Out of Fools
1964
Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington
1964
Laughing on the Outside
1963
The Tender, the Moving, the Swinging Aretha Franklin
1962
The Electrifying Aretha Franklin
1962
Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo
1961
The Gospel Soul of Aretha Franklin
1956
Singles ()
Put You Up on Game
2007
Willing to Forgive
1994
It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be
1989
Gimme Your Love
1989
Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves
1985
Who's Zoomin' Who
1985
Freeway of Love
1985
Another Night
1985
Something He Can Feel
1976
I'm in Love
1974
Angel
1973
Day Dreaming
1972
Rock Steady
1971
Call Me
1970
Think
1968
(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
1968
See Saw
1968
Ain't No Way
1968
Chain of Fools
1967
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
1967
Baby I Love You
1967
Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
1967
One Step Ahead
1965
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aretha Franklin sound like?
With a commanding presence, her music pulses with a steady groove that blends rhythmic intricacy and soulful depth, creating an atmosphere charged with emotion. Rooted in funk and jazz. Start with Lady Soul.
What is the best Aretha Franklin album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Lady Soul" (1968). It's the most representative of what makes Aretha Franklin worth hearing.
Who is Aretha Franklin for?
If you're into funk and jazz, Aretha Franklin is worth your time. With a commanding presence, her music pulses with a steady groove that blends rhythmic intricacy and soulful depth, creating an atmosphere charged with emotion.
How many albums does Aretha Franklin have?
Aretha Franklin has 96 releases in their discography, including 73 albums.
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